Forget self-driving cars and smart factories. Augmented reality is the killer application for 5G and it’s coming sooner than anyone thinks. Apple in May settled its longstanding royalty dispute with Qualcomm , a leading producer of 5G modems. Bloomberg reported Qualcomm will get at least $4.5 billion and a six-year supplier deal. Apple CEO Tim Cook
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Should we income investors buy any bonds right now? Bond prices have rallied, but the rear view mirror doesn’t help any new money we’re putting to work right now. Meanwhile interest rates are tanking, which tends to defeat the point of purchasing fixed income in the first place. But, stocks are on a roller coaster
When Boomers faced career crises in the 1980s, they read the bestseller, “What Color Is Your Parachute?” Now, as they approach or enter retirement, they face a new question: “What color is my retirement? Green, yellow or red?” A simple financial formula—a kind of litmus test—can help you answer that question. First, estimate the value
The robots are coming. Don’t be afraid. These machines are changing medicine for the better … one hip and knee replacement at a time. This exciting technology, which I’ll tell you about in a moment, will only be more life-changing when lightning-fast 5G networks get rolled out to the masses. 3d rendering surgery room with robotic surgery
You work hard for your money. Use these simple tips to maximize your investment returns. Getty If you want to get ahead of the financial curve, you will need to invest your money. And because you work hard for your money, you want to ensure you maximize your returns. These five tips can help you
FILE- In this Monday, March 25, 2019, file photo, Jennifer Bailey, vice president of Apple Pay, speaks about the Apple Card at the Steve Jobs Theater during an event to announce new products in Cupertino, Calif. Apple is hoping a credit card will entice more iPhone owners to use Apple Pay. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
Faster networks might be the difference between life and death. That’s not hyperbole. Nor is it the declaration of a teenager desperately refreshing their social media pages, hoping to gain more “likes” on their posts. Faster connectivity could revolutionize industries we might not have even considered as being connected. Lack of tech prevented innovation in
Because of how dynamic the field of finance is, people are always in search of new insights. Finance advice from a professional might offer something new to a client, but more often than not, it’s going to be the same information they’ve heard many times before. Professionals often offer tidbits of the current happenings in
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced results of a large clinical trial last year that found that a daily low-dose aspirin in healthy older adults didn’t prolong life or help prevent heart disease, physical disability, dementia, or stroke, and that aspirin doesn’t have the same benefits for healthy older adults as scientists once thought.
Portrait of beautiful senior woman sitting in cafe and uses a mobile phone Getty Older workers are surely thinking about working longer since they are approaching retirement with a median retirement wealth balance of about $15,000. Some cities and regions are more friendly to older workers than other places. There are many stories about where
Over the past 35 years, I have been an SEC whistleblower hundreds of times. To my knowledge, I have successfully blown the whistle to the SEC more than anyone in history. The SEC listens. Getty Barron’s reports famed Madoff whistleblower Harry Markopolos is unhappy the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission hasn’t paid him for his
Worth over US$117 billion, the cruise industry is one of the fastest-growing leisure markets in the world. During the winter months, the Caribbean is home to over half of the global cruise fleet. However, the wealth generated by these floating cities are not always equally distributed across the various ports of call. The industry has
Risk. Getty Last week the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) substantially altered the economic picture when it reported revised numbers of total jobs created over the last year. The revision was substantial—private-sector job creation had been overestimated by more than 500,000 jobs in 2018. The revision helps explain some odd phenomena—like wages not increasing rapidly when the
When the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA or Act) was passed in December 2017, many high net worth individuals and families were ecstatic. The new laws provided for a doubling of the federal estate, gift and GST tax exemption amounts, as well as the continuation of both the spousal portability provision and the step-up
Digital transformation brings transparency, speed and a world of opportunity to entrepreneurial companies. Intercontinental Exchange, an operator of commodity and stock exchanges, reported spectacular financial results on Aug. 1, and managers have plans to disrupt other lucrative markets soon. ICE, according to their website, “builds, operates and advances global markets through information, technology and expertise.” Stock market
Photographer: Brendon Thorne/Bloomberg © 2015 Bloomberg Finance LP Disney’s opening of dozens of shops inside Target will add buzz to the retail giant’s brand. It will bring more traffic to Target stores and add to the company’s revival already underway. Last week, Target reported strong in-store and online sales, thanks to big investments in technology
null Getty $21. $21 per hour times 44 hours per week times 52 weeks per year = $48,048. $21 per hour times 24 hours per day times 365 days per year = $183,960. That’s the cost, at median, for homemaker-type elder care services in the case of an individual requiring daytime care (e.g., when the
Source: Stock.Adobe.com There is an old line about a ballplayer getting blurred vision. “Doc,” he says, “when the pitch comes at me, I see three different balls.” The doctor’s advice: “focus on the one in the middle.” Recent stock market gyrations, plunging interest rates, and front-page talk of a global recession are enough to cause
The Ball Corporation logo. Getty Friday’s big down move really accelerated on news about China’s latest retaliatory tariffs. Many have asked if it makes sense to go to cash until the storm passes. But, there will always be another storm. A better question is what stocks should we buy now, at lower prices, if we have
Insider buying can be a great indicator for us income investors to buy alongside management. After all, when the big bosses reach into their own pockets to purchase their own payout streams, it’s a signal that they are confident in more than just the next dividend. They believe their stock has upside, too. Often this